ξ Scorpii (xi Scorpii)
ξ Scorpii is a multiple sub-giant star of spectral class F5 in the constellation of Scorpius.
ξ Scorpii visual magnitude is 4.77. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ Scorpii is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for ξ Scorpii (xi Scorpii).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ Scorpii is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ξ Scorpii is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ξ Scorpii double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ξ Scorpii is distant 79.32 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 29 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ξ Scorpii (xi Scorpii) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):